SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2026 to showcase latest industry trends
Expected to draw more than 32,000 trade visitors, the event ranks among the largest specialised international exhibitions in textiles, machinery, materials and fabrics.
Domestic tourism flourishes in early spring
The Lunar New Year 2026 began with a vibrant festive atmosphere nationwide. According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, the nine-day Tet holiday saw 14 million domestic tourists, up 12 percent year-on-year. Average room occupancy reached 55-60%, with many key destinations hitting full capacity during peak days.
Early voting conducted in most remote offshore platform cluster
Located about 580km northwest of Vung Tau Cape, the Ba Ke shoal hosts three DK1 platforms - DK1/9, DK1/20 and DK1/21 - under the DK1 Battalion of Naval Region 2. The area is among the most remote polling locations on Vietnam’s southern continental shelf.
Vietnam Border Guard - the nation’s steel shield
On March 3, 1959, the People’s Armed Police Force - now the Vietnam Border Guard - was officially established. The event marked an important milestone in the strategic policy of the Party and the State regarding the protection of national sovereignty and border security.
Party chief holds working session with Party Central Committee's Office
The Office was tasked with making thorough and careful preparations for the upcoming session of the 14th Party Central Committee, including its agenda, documentation and necessary conditions for organisation.
National Tourism Year 2026 focuses on Gia Lai's cultural identity
National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026 will be held in Gia Lai under the theme “Gia Lai – Where the great forests meet the blue sea”, featuring a series of 244 cultural, sports and tourism events taking place throughout the year.
Khanh Hoa boosts grassroots outreach ahead of election
Across the province, proactive and community-based approaches are helping disseminate election information widely, contributing to a safe, transparent and regulation-compliant election.
Nine Vietnamese firms enter TIME’s list of 500 Asia-Pacific Best Companies
Nine Vietnamese companies have been included in TIME magazine’s list of the 500 Best Companies in Asia–Pacific for 2026, highlighting the country’s growing corporate presence across multiple industries.
Science and technology sector posts nearly 500,000 billion VND in revenue
The science and technology sector posted 464,116 billion VND (17.6 billion USD) in revenue in January, up 23% year on year. According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the sector’s contribution to GDP growth for the month was estimated at 124,065 billion VND (4.7 billion USD), up 33.3% compared with January 2025.
Witnessing the “Golden Buddha” Statue at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh
The Konagamana Buddha Statue is enshrined in many well-known Buddhist countries around the world. In Vietnam, however, visitors can only pay homage to this particularly majestic “Golden Buddha” at Ba Den Mountain in the southern province of Tay Ninh.
Vietnamese firms strengthen foothold globally, better policies needed
As more Vietnamese companies venture into global markets, the key question now is how to enable more domestic enterprises to scale up sustainably and maintain their footing amid intensifying global competition.
RoK's Hyosung to build new plant in Da Nang
HS Hyosung Quang Nam, under Hyosung Group of the Republic of Korea (RoK), has signed a land-rent contract with the Chu Lai Industrial Zone Authorities for an expansion of its investment in central Vietnam, which started with the introduction of its first plant in 2019.
Ho Chi Minh City elevates cultural, sports infrastructure worthy of creative city status
Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City are finalising a plan to develop modern and efficient grassroots cultural and sports facilities through 2035, aligned with the city’s master plan and the goal of building a creative and smart city.
Hanoi’s innovation centre to drive digital transformation, creative industries
HIC is envisioned as a central “brain” connecting data, resources, policies, technology and culture to address urban development challenges, operate the national innovation ecosystem, promote a sustainable digital economy and digital society, improve the quality of life for local residents, and foster creative industries, particularly cultural industries linked to Hanoi’s identity.
Politburo’s Resolution 80 sets measurable targets for cultural development
The Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture marks a significant breakthrough. For the first time, cultural development has been quantified through specific targets directly linked to economic growth and national competitiveness.
Voters on long-term offshore duty cast early ballots
These voters come from the naval, coast guard and fisheries resources surveillance units, permanent militia marine squadrons, along with oil and gas enterprises headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City.
Resolution No. 80 positions culture as pillar of national development: official
Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW sets out new and overarching requirements for cultural development in the new era, defining strategic viewpoints, goals and solutions through 2030 with a vision to 2045. It builds on past achievements while addressing existing shortcomings, marking both theoretical continuity and advancement.
Party chief urges stronger material, spiritual internal capacity in new era
General Secretary To Lam described the two new resolutions as key additions to the Party’s major policy decisions, grounded in thorough reviews of practice and theory as Vietnam enters a new development phase.
Resolution No. 79 affirms role and broadens scope of state economic sector
The Resolution affirms that throughout more than 80 years of national construction and development, especially during 40 years of the Doi moi (Renewal) process, the state economic sector has consistently played a leading role.
Gov't issues action programme to implement Politburo's resolution on State economic sector development
The programme aims to institutionalise and comprehensively implement the viewpoints, objectives, tasks and solutions set out in Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, while defining specific assignments for ministries, sectors and localities to build their own action plans and organise implementation, inspection and supervision.
Digital transformation – a lever for building a smart tourism ecosystem
In recent years, digital transformation has become essential to socio-economic strategies. For tourism, it is now a necessity to enhance competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth.
